Quality Assurance Manager

Description:

Do you have a curious and tenacious mindset, coupled with a passion for continuous improvement & root cause analysis of quality processes?
Are you an experienced people leader within a high sku-count fast paced FMCG Organisation?
Will you bring a balance of strong technical quality management practices and ability to be the face of the quality division to external suppliers, customers and auditors?
My client is looking for a QA Manager who is keen for a challenge; can be strategic and tactical at the same time and thrives in a dynamic & evolving environment. You will also need to bring a level of urgency and pace to ensure quality products are delivered to customers.
This organisation is a high sku-count and complex FMCG business in the South Eastern suburbs of Melbourne who are in a turnaround phase for their Supply Chain and need an accomplished Planning Manager to steer the ship.
We are seeking someone who has experience across:

• Leading QA & QC teams within an FMCG, Packaging or Chemicals environment to deliver a standard of excellence.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant standards and accreditations e.g. HACCP & ISO.
• Developing, implementing and maintaining robust quality management systems (QMS) and training of processes.
• Conducting regular audits and risk assessments, providing actionable insights for complex production processes.
• Collaborating with Production to drive continuous improvement and root cause analysis.
• Overseeing product quality from raw materials to finished goods.
• Customer facing experience - managed customer complaints and non-conformance investigations.
• Liaising with regulatory bodies and maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards.
  

Preferred Requirements:

• Proven experience in a Quality Management position within a high-sku FMCG or Manufacturing environment.
• Track record in delivering process and systems improvement with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Expertise in HACCP, ISO and other relevant food safety standards and legislation.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to drive change and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.